Question

Another name sometimes used for conversational speech is _____.

a. formal speech
b. informal speech
c. slang

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

b. Informal speech.

Conversational speech is also known as Informal speech. Speakers regularly apply informal speech with friends and relatives, in daily conversations and in personal letters. Informal speech can cover informal text messages and different types of written communication.

Answer 2

Conversational speech is often synonymous with Informal speech, meaning that B is correct.